Kirkland, WA 98034 is an affluent suburb of Seattle and has a population of around 89,000 people. Public transportation options in Kirkland are plentiful and convenient for both residents and visitors alike. The King County Metro Transit provides direct bus service to downtown Seattle from many locations in Kirkland, including Juanita Village, Totem Lake Mall, Houghton Park & Ride, Kingsgate Park & Ride and the South Kirkland Park & Ride. Community Transit offers additional bus routes that stop at Kirkland locations such as Totem Lake and Juanita Beach Park. Additionally, riders can access the Sounder commuter train from locations nearby like the Edmonds Station or Woodinville Station. For those who prefer to travel by bike, there are several well-marked bike lanes throughout the city as well as trails connecting nearby towns. Finally, cyclists can also take advantage of the Eastside Rail Corridor trail which runs through Kirkland allowing easy access along the entire route. With so many public transportation options available in one place, getting around town or traveling to other cities is simple for those living in or visiting Kirkland!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Kirkland (zip 98034) takes 29.3 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Kirkland (zip 98034) get to work:
- 69.6% drive their own car alone
- 9.7% carpool with others
- 6.6% work from home
- 10.3% take mass transit